# Skillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour 2026 — Rock at Moody Coliseum (Dallas, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/skillet-comatose-20-years-still-screaming-tour-dallas-2026
- **Dates:** November 5, 2026 (2026-11-05 to 2026-11-05)
- **Host Facility:** Moody Coliseum (Dallas, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/moody-coliseum-dallas
- **Organizer:** HOUSE OF BLUES CONCERTS (HOB) (https://www.ticketmaster.com/skillet-comatose-20-years-still-screaming-dallas-texas-11-05-2026/event/0C0064CFA1BC5E2D)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Music Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Dallas Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** HOUSE OF BLUES CONCERTS (HOB) Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
During NOV 5 (2026), Moody Coliseum near Binkley (Dallas, TX) structures Comatose Years with HOUSE BLUES. Visiting institutional Rock practitioners coordinate AV alongside regional executives, reaching through DFW to select Perry hospitality, Westin and Dallas lodging, plus accessible Weekend operations. HOUSE BLUES establishes accessible pavilions for Comatose Years (2026) at Moody Coliseum.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 5, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Moody Coliseum (Dallas, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 75202):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Dallas, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: November 5, 2026 at Moody Coliseum.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Moody Coliseum Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Dallas)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Renaissance Dallas Hotel | ≈9 min rideshare (3.9 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Anatole | ≈10 min rideshare (3.97 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Dallas Hotel | ≈11 min rideshare (4.71 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | ≈11 min rideshare (4.75 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Dallas | ≈11 min rideshare (4.79 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Westin Galleria Dallas | ≈16 min rideshare (6.6 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive Moody Coliseum authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Dallas EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ocean Prime | Seafood Restaurant () | ≈8 min drive (3.54 mi) • 2101 Cedar Springs Rd #150, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Perry's Steakhouse & Grille | Steak House () | ≈9 min drive (3.65 mi) • 2100 Olive St Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Tango Room | Steak House () | ≈9 min drive (3.83 mi) • 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
| Dakota's Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈10 min drive (3.99 mi) • 600 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Town Hearth | Steak House () | ≈10 min drive (4.1 mi) • 1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Skillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour 2026 held?
Skillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour 2026 is scheduled for November 5, 2026 at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX, organized by HOUSE OF BLUES CONCERTS (HOB).
*Source: Skillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Dallas, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.84/hr for carpenters, $29.12/hr for electricians, and $28.45/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Dallas (ZIP 75202) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Dallas via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Dallas, TX include Pan-Pot (21 and Over) at SILO (2026-11-01), ESTEMAN & DANIELA SPALLA - AMORIO USA TOUR at House of Blues Dallas (2026-11-01), Old Crow Medicine Show w/ Ken Pomeroy at Majestic Theatre Dallas (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Baylor University Medical Center ((214) 820-0111).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*